Action plan to prevent Derby food poisoning drawn up

MEASURES that prevent outbreaks of food poisoning and keep the public safe and healthy in Derby have been drawn up in a city council plan.

The local authority's cabinet is to be asked to approve a new food law enforcement plan at its next meeting on Wednesday, September 3, to meet the requirements of the Food Standards Agency.

The council's plan is a statutory document and will outline the various ways in which food safety and standards will be maintained in the city.

This includes the registration of food businesses in accordance with current legislation, preventing and controlling the spread of food-borne illness and tackling unfair and fraudulent food trading practices.

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Councillor Martin Rawson, deputy leader of Derby City Council and cabinet member for planning, environment and regeneration said: "Food safety and standards impact on the health of every person who lives in or visits our city.

"Our paramount concern is the protection of consumers and we will have strong procedures in place to ensure this is achieved."